Library Assistant

City of Goldsboro • South Park Township, PA

9d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Works with Supervisor to ensure comprehensive and constant coverage of service areas. Applicants must submit a cover letter & resume. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists Library patrons at circulation desk with book returns and checkouts, payment of fines, and completing Library card application and hold request forms. Collects payments. Empties book drop and book collection areas. Organizes books into their Dewey number and shelves them properly. Maintains the order and cleanliness of Library areas and holdings. Opens and prepares Library common areas, computers, office equipment and other search tools. Logs into database statistics of patrons, reference questions and Library usage statistics. Answers the telephone and refers calls to appropriate section. Assist patrons in locating materials and information, both adults and children. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of full-time experience working in a modern library to include direct customer service experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of: Library administration, organization, and operation.
• Knowledge of: Library reference computer.
• Knowledge of: Dewy Decimal System in order to shelve and locate books.
• Skill in: Using computer and various software programs.
• Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with organizations, schools, and general public.
• Skill in: Working with adults and children.
• Skill in: Reading reports, memoranda, periodicals, journals, etc.
• Skill in: Filling out forms; taking messages.
• Skill in: Perform basic mathematical calculations to keeps tally of patrons entering building, make change, and calculating fines.
• Skill in: Responding to requests for information.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Library Circulation or Reference experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Library patrons at circulation desk with book returns and checkouts, payment of fines, and completing Library card application and hold request forms.
• Collects payments.
• Empties book drop and book collection areas.
• Organizes books into their Dewey number and shelves them properly.
• Maintains the order and cleanliness of Library areas and holdings.
• Opens and prepares Library common areas, computers, office equipment and other search tools.
• Logs into database statistics of patrons, reference questions and Library usage statistics.
• Answers the telephone and refers calls to appropriate section.
• Assist patrons in locating materials and information, both adults and children.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment drug screening, criminal history background and driving record check.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• The City of Georgetown confirms verification of employment using E-Verify.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED